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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.56, 1,383.52 and 560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.56, 1,383.52 and 560.46 is: 773.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.56 : 1,383.52 = 560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.56/1,383.52 = 560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.56x = 1,383.52 × 560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.56x = 775,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,407.62/1,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.43

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